Known as “The Hammers,” these Construction Computing Awards showcase the best technology, tools and solutions in the construction industry. This year, Glider is a finalist in the following categories:

• BIM Software of the Year (gliderbim®)
• Product of the Year (gliderbim®)
• Company of the Year 2024
• Collaboration Project of the Year (22 Bishopsgate)
• Asset Management Project of the Year (Stratford Waterfront)

Glider continues to go from strength to strength so this reflects our commitment to providing cutting-edge digital asset information management solutions and demonstrates the power of gliderbim® in enhancing data management and facilitating successful project outcomes.

Your vote matters!

While many of these categories are judged by a panel, the ‘BIM Software of the Year’, ‘Product of the Year’ and ‘Company of the Year’ categories are decided by an online vote. We would greatly appreciate your support in helping us take home these awards!

How to vote

To cast your vote, visit the Construction Computing Awards website before the voting deadline on 29 October 2024.

Winners will be announced on 7 November 2024 at the awards ceremony taking place at The Leonardo City Hotel in London.

Thank you for your continued support, and let’s make this year another award-winning success for Glider!

Glider has acquired EDocuments, a leader in providing best-in-class O&M manuals for the construction industry. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in our mission to enhance digital information management across the construction and asset lifecycle.

From design and construction, to operating a single building or a complex, multi-faceted estate, our combined expertise will ensure clients have the most accurate, structured and useful building information at their fingertips.

Why we have acquired EDocuments

We’re always looking for more ways to support the construction industry as it evolves to meet new regulatory and sustainability demands. The acquisition of EDocuments allows us to expand our capabilities and provide even more comprehensive support throughout every phase of the asset lifecycle.

By combining our strengths, we’re creating a smoother, smarter digital handover process which means less hassle, more compliance and ultimately, better-managed buildings.

More knowledge and skills

This acquisition will provide clients with access to even more resources and tools to help manage projects more effectively, and make buildings more profitable to operate. We’ll look to integrate the much-loved EDocuments platform into the gliderbim® platform to provide a seamless experience. In addition, with the combined experience of our teams, clients can also expect more innovation and an even broader range of services to help make their jobs easier.

A bright future together

We’re delighted to be welcoming co-founders Lester Morgan and Jamie Dupée, along with the rest of the EDocuments team, to Glider. Their wealth of experience over the last 20+ years is vital to achieving our shared mission. We’re confident that together we’ll set the new benchmark in the industry and set the stage for future innovations.

Leading the industry

This acquisition is a significant milestone for Glider, but it’s also just the beginning. Our goal is to help asset owners to protect their investment by ensuring compliance with regulations and ensuring maximum performance from the building with efficient maintenance. With the combined expertise of Glider and EDocuments, we’re positioned to offer an unparalleled service and technical expertise to our clients, both in the UK and internationally.

We can’t wait for you to join us on this exciting new chapter, as we continue to grow organically and explore more investment opportunities in this space!

Got any questions?

If you have any questions or just want to chat about what this means for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Since our inception, Glider has been a fully remote company, embracing the flexibility and autonomy that remote working offers. We’ve been committed to creating a culture where our team can thrive from anywhere, fostering collaboration and innovation across borders. Today, we’re thrilled to share the next chapter in our journey – Glider has officially opened its doors to a physical office in London!

Flexible working options

Located in the heart of central London, near the iconic Borough Market and The Shard, our new office offers a work space that complements our remote-first philosophy. This isn’t just any office; it’s a flexible environment designed to enhance the way we work, providing options for our team to connect in person, brainstorm or simply enjoy a change of scenery.

We understand that everyone has different preferences when it comes to their working environment. While some of our team members thrive in the comfort of their home offices, others might occasionally crave the buzz of a shared workspace. That’s where our London office comes in. It’s there when we need it, whether it’s for team meetings, collaborative sessions or to meet with clients.

Staying true to our remote-first roots

Our new London office doesn’t change who we are at our core. Glider remains a remote-first company. We recognise the incredible benefits that remote work brings, from better work-life balance to attracting top talent from around the UK. The London office is an addition, not a replacement.

Our commitment to regular company-wide team days continues to be a priority. These days are about more than just work. They’re about building connections, fostering team culture and having fun together. We’ll continue to organise these events to ensure that everyone, no matter where they are, feels a part of the Glider family.

A space that grows with us

As Glider continues to grow, so too do our needs. We believe that having flexible working options is crucial to supporting our diverse team. The London office is a step in our evolution, offering a physical space that adapts to the needs of our staff and the demands of our expanding business.

We’re excited about this new chapter and can’t wait to see how our team will use this space to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Here’s to the best of both worlds – remote working and a fun flexible office space!

To find out more about Glider, get in touch.

For a company that operates fully remotely, these in-person gatherings are more than just a break from our home offices. They’re a vital opportunity to connect, collaborate and celebrate our shared journey and passion for Glider’s success.

Welcoming new faces

This away day was particularly special as we welcomed our new Investment Partner, Cow Corner, to the Glider family. Meeting our new colleagues face-to-face added a personal touch that video calls simply can’t replicate. We also got to meet new Glider colleagues who have joined the company since the last face-to-face event at Christmas.

Plans for the future

The day kicked off with a presentation at the Sussex Cricket Ground. Co-Founder and CEO, Nick Hutchinson, along with Dan French from Cow Corner, shared exciting plans for accelerating Glider’s growth. Their insights and strategic vision energised the team, laying out a clear path for our exciting future ahead.

More cricket-based fun

Following the presentations, it was time to get active with some cricket-based activities at Sixes Social Cricket. The group was split into two teams and their batting skills were put to the test. Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie and friendly competition.

Dinner, drinks and building connections

As the sun began to set, we gathered for a delightful dinner and drinks. For a team spread across different locations, these moments of shared laughter and conversation are invaluable. They remind us of the people behind the screens, enhancing our sense of community and belonging.

The importance of team days for remote workers

For remote workers, team days are more than just a chance to have fun – they’re essential for maintaining strong, personal connections. They allow us to celebrate our achievements, welcome new team members and align on future goals face to face, something we also recognise is important for our employees, who predominantly work from home. ‘ in a way that virtual meetings often can’t achieve.

Looking ahead

Our Brighton away day was a resounding success and we look forward to many more. As Glider continues to grow and innovate, these gatherings will remain a cornerstone of our culture. They not only reinforce our shared mission but also ensure that every team member feels valued and connected.

The day was a perfect blend of inspiration, activity and camaraderie. We’re excited about the future and the incredible things we’ll achieve together. Here’s to many more memorable moments and continued success for the Glider team!

Take a look at the video below to see our Brighton highlights.

The Digital Construction Awards celebrate the most pioneering projects, teams and individuals championing innovation and technology in the built environment.

Digital Consultancy of the Year Award

The first Glider shortlisting is for the prestigious ‘Digital Consultancy of the Year’ category. This category recognises those that have demonstrated excellence and helped their clients transform their businesses or projects through the adoption of digital processes and technologies.

22 Bishopsgate is a commercial office building that dominates the London skyline at 278m tall. Glider was engaged to support the management and maintenance of all related asset information for this tenanted building. Our comprehensive digitally driven Information Management Service facilitates communication between building operators, tenants, fit-out contractors and delivery teams. This helps to streamline information deliverables and clarifies stakeholder responsibilities. Combined with our gliderbim® platform as the AIM CDE (Asset Information Management Common Data Environment), our innovative approach to managing complex asset information into operations demonstrates our commitment to quality and excellence.

Digital Innovation in Asset Management Award

The second shortlisting is for our role in the Ministry of Justice’s digital twin pathfinder project in the ‘Digital Innovation in Asset Management’ category. This award champions projects that have significantly improved operational efficiency of an asset to be more sustainable.

We collaborated on this innovative project alongside Kier Construction and Future Decisions. Together we’re creating a digital twin of a single houseblock at HMP Five Wells, to gauge energy performance gains if extended across the prison campus and wider estate. This is the first digital twin to be successfully completed for the public sector estate and will allow operators to monitor and assess performance throughout its lifecycle using real-time data.

Industry recognition

Being shortlisted for these two categories is a tremendous honour. It reaffirms our position as a leader in the digital transformation in the construction sector. It acknowledges the hard work and expertise of our talented team, whose innovative solutions and forward-thinking approach have consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in digital construction and information management.

From design to completion and into operation, we provide unparalleled software and digital consultancy services that empower our clients to navigate the complexities of modern construction with confidence and clarity.

Stay tuned

Win or lose, being shortlisted alongside the other outstanding companies is a milestone achievement! It motivates us to keep innovating and setting new standards of excellence in information management.

Stay tuned for updates as we eagerly await the results of the Digital Construction Awards ceremony, which takes place in London on 2 July 2024.

Check out our other awards and accreditations or get in touch to find out more about our work.

The prestigious Construction News Awards recognise amazing projects, technical innovations and forward-thinking companies in the construction sector.

We are a finalist for the Digital Construction Excellence and Best Use of Technology categories.

• Digital Construction Excellence Finalist

Glider is shortlisted for the Digital Construction Excellence category for its work on the Stratford Waterfront project in London. Appointed by the main contractor, Mace, Glider manages the digital handover of documentation, 3D models and asset data for the client, the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).

Using gliderbim®, we established the LLDC information requirements into a digital plan of work. This plan of work automated the verification of attributes within tens of thousands of data points within IFC and COBie files and documents. This ensured LLDC obtained quality and consistent information at the point of handover.

LLDC recognised the value of our work and recommended the tenants of the new Waterfront building use gliderbim® as a way of maintaining the valuable Asset Information Model (AIM) in operation. This ensures that as the landlord, they always have an accurate Information Model of their asset.

• Best Use of Technology Finalist

This award shortlisting recognises our work with the Ministry of Justice alongside Kier and Future Decisions. The consortia has worked on a Digital Twin Energy Performance focused Pathfinder project for a single houseblock at the new build prison, HMP Five Wells, Northamptonshire.

Phase one of the Pathfinder project ran from July to December 2023. It started with establishing the link between the static building data already gathered (BIM) and the dynamic live building data from existing sensors and Building Management Systems (BMS).

Initial findings show the Digital Twin has potential to deliver operational carbon and energy savings of between 20% and 40+%. Achieved by the effective use of the data already available to retune aspects of the building’s systems.

• The Judging Process

All finalists will present live to the judging panel in May. The awards ceremony takes place in Central London on 11 July 2024

This is the first time that Glider has entered the Construction News Awards. We are privileged to be named as a finalist and for our work to be recognised alongside some of the industry’s best and well-known companies.

It is almost eight years to the day since Glider was first established, and today we are announcing a new exciting phase for the company. Following an intensive process, Glider has selected a new investment partner to accelerate its growth.

Glider was first founded in April 2016 by Nick Hutchinson and Steve Rukuts. Since then it has grown to become an industry-leading provider of digital solutions and BIM consultancy working with some of the UK’s largest construction companies, well-known corporates and public sector organisations.

In 2023, Nick and Steve decided to look for an investment partner to help them realise their future growth ambitions. After meeting a myriad of potential partners, Nick and Steve selected Brighton-based private equity company, Cow Corner.

Cow Corner is a small, privately owned investment business that supports services and software businesses in the UK. They choose to invest in businesses that help other businesses manage their day-to-day operations – which is why Glider was the perfect match.

Nick Hutchinson, CEO of Glider, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “This marks the start for the next incredibly exciting growth phase for Glider. The support and investment from Cow Corner will help us to realise our full potential and accelerate our plans. With a shared vision and proven track record, Cow Corner is the perfect partner for us.”

Co-Founder and IT Director, Steve Rukuts, shares Nick’s enthusiasm for this partnership: “The investment and support from Cow Corner is going to be a game-changer for Glider. We’ve built a solid platform of software solutions we believe in, matched with a strong, diverse and expert team of technically minded digital specialists. I’m looking forward to seeing how we can further develop our software platform to make it even better for our clients.”

The significant investment from Cow Corner will help Glider to realise future ambitions and accelerate growth. It will enable further investment into our team, expand our capabilities and fund potential future acquisitions.

As we embark on this new course of growth and innovation, we remain committed to delivering unrivalled support and services to our clients.

The future for Glider is bright and we are looking forward to sharing more of our exciting plans with you very soon!

Glider Technology has once again achieved the ISO 27001 certification. This reaffirms our dedication to maintaining the highest standards and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring the trust and confidence of our clients and partners.

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system. It provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity and availability. Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification requires rigorous adherence to stringent requirements and best practices. This demonstrates our ability to effectively manage and mitigate risks.

Glider’s focus on information security is paramount. We understand the critical importance of protecting our own and our clients’ information assets. By maintaining the ISO 27001 certification, we demonstrate our commitment to implementing robust controls, processes and procedures to safeguard sensitive data.

The reaccreditation process involved a comprehensive audit of our information security management system. This ensures that we meet the highest standards for protecting confidential information. Our team’s hard work and expertise have once again been validated, and we’re proud to continue providing our clients with the highest levels of security and trust.

Find out more

Take a look at our other accomplishments here.

Ajay has been an integral part of our journey since he joined Glider in August 2021.

In his role as Senior Risk & Compliance Manager, Ajay has played a crucial role in implementing and monitoring operational risk mitigation programmes. This ensures Glider is adhering to the highest standards of governance and compliance. His deep understanding of compliance and risk management has been instrumental in maintaining our company’s integrity and reputation, especially during a period of rapid growth.

As Glider continues to expand, we recognise the importance of not only maintaining our high standards of compliance but also enhancing our internal processes to deliver exceptional services and exceed customer expectations. In his new role, Ajay will have a broader scope, working closely with teams across the business to optimise processes, maintain quality standards and foster collaboration with vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.

This promotion also reflects Glider’s commitment to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our Career Development Review (CDR) process, introduced three years ago, underscores our dedication to supporting our employees as we continue to evolve and grow as a company.

Henry Saunders, Glider’s Head of Operations, captured the sentiment surrounding Ajay’s promotion, stating, “Ajay’s commitment and loyalty align perfectly with Glider’s growth trajectory and the high standards our clients have come to expect. This promotion to Operations Manager will help to drive continuous improvement across all areas of our business. We are excited to see Ajay leverage his expertise and skills to drive our company forward in this new role.”

Ajay’s promotion is just one of several internal promotions that Glider has made in the last year, demonstrating our investment in our employees and our ambitious growth strategy.

At Glider, we are always on the lookout for passionate individuals with a passion for digital innovation and a talent for delivering world-leading projects within the information management and construction space. If you’re interested in joining our dynamic team, take a look at our careers page.

Join us in congratulating Ajay on his well-deserved promotion and stay tuned for more exciting updates from Glider Technology!

Strengthening partnerships

This year we have continued to work with established clients. These include the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), British Antarctic Survey and Deutsche Bank. With the introduction of the Building Safety Act, we’ve started working with Unite Students to support them with compliance across their £5 billion property portfolio.

We also started working with a number of asset owners to help them with digitising their built estate including DSTL, V&A, UAL, Linklaters and Kirkland & Ellis.

In October the University of the Arts London opened its doors to London College of Fashion students at the new Stratford Waterfront campus on London’s East Bank. Glider worked closely with Mace through construction to manage the rich handover information deliverables. This supports onboarding tenants securely to store and access their Asset Information Model during operation.

Our relationship with main contractors continues to go from strength to strength. We’ve supported Kier, Mace, Overbury and Lendlease on some large scale digital handover projects including 40 Leadenhall, HMP Five Wells, HMP Full Sutton and 22 Bishopsgate.

As the industry continues to mature, we are delighted to see more asset owners and building occupants take on ownership of the digital O&M information into operation.

Bringing digital twins to life

Working closely with Kier and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), our involvement in a digital twin project for HMP Five Wells has been incredibly exciting. Since the prison opened in 2022, we’ve been working in conjunction with Kier and Future Decisions as part of a consortium. Together we are able to analyse the building information and behaviour data to identify usage trends and energy efficiencies. Early insights have identified a potential 30% saving on energy. Expect more updates on this project in early 2024!

Kier’s excellent video explains the work we did for them on the digital handover of HMP Five Wells. Check out Kier’s video here.

Investing in growth

This year was a year for growth for Glider! A seven-figure loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund was integral to making this happen. Since receiving the funding, we’ve been able to grow the team, invest in a new website and accelerate the development of the gliderbim® platform. We’re excited to see more results from this investment in 2024.

Industry awards

The Glider Technology team loves getting industry recognition for our work and this year we were shortlisted for several awards. We are fortunate to have won three of these which are:

• Construction Computing Awards – BIM Project of the Year 2023
• Building Innovation Awards – Most Innovative Commercial Project 2023
• JOSCAR SME Innovation Award

These recognised our work with Mace on 40 Leadenhall. Also, our work with DIO for our role in supporting their ongoing digital transformation programme.

Another achievement for Glider was our founder, Nick Hutchinson, being recognised as ‘One to Watch’ in the LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2023. Nick has been an inspirational leader and he is steering Glider towards a very prosperous future.

With more exciting projects coming in 2024, we’re looking forward to seeing more award-wins next year.

Bringing the industry together

As a leader in information management, we were delighted to welcome clients and affiliates to Glider Connect on 28 November. The event, which took place in Birmingham, had a packed-agenda. This included presentations from the Glider team as well as industry experts sharing their knowledge, and clients sharing project insights. The attendees demonstrated their passion for advancing our industry and embracing innovative technologies.

Looking ahead

In 2024, we are looking forward to exhibiting at industry events such as BuildingSmart, Digital Construction Week. We’re also looking forward to sharing our knowledge in more interactive live webinars. The Smart Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work will be released in early 2024. And we can’t wait to share the insights from the HMP Five Wells digital twin project. We will also be launching some new innovative features for gliderbim® in the next few months so watch this space for more information!

Every year at Glider Technology keeps going from strength to strength!  We are proud to say that 2023 was a year of continued achievement and success. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our clients, affiliates, partners and the incredible Glider team for their unwavering support and contribution to our journey so far. Here’s to a promising future ahead!